We check in with people at each stage of the cash transfer process to see how things are going. Take a look at some of their stories as they appear here in real-time.
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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
1449800 UGX ($402 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent my third transfer on a house. I used my transfer to finish my house because the second transfer was not enough.
How is your life different than it would have been if you never received the transfer?
My life is different than it would have been if I never received the transfer because I now have a better shelter and I am happy.
In your opinion, what does GiveDirectly do well, and what does it not do well?
In my opinion, GiveDirectly does well to give us phones and money to make our lives better.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
1519800 UGX ($419 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
Ok, a house! I used my second transfer to start building a 1bedroom house because the one I had was very old and was about to collapse on me.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
Being able to start on building my house is the biggest difference in my daily life. I used the transfer to buy building materials for my house that I am building now.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
405775 UGX ($114 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer on buying a mattress and blanket since I was sleeping on rugs. I also bought other household utencils and food because there is great famine at the moment.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
When I received my money, I felt so relieved and happy. Joy filled my heart and I was so thankful to God for this unusual happening.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
I am planning to spend the transfer on buying new iron sheets for my house because it leaks when it rains.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
My proudest achievement is when I gave birth to my one and only boy child.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship I have in my life was the death of my parents because life became hard and lonely for me.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is after noon time because this is when I converse with people at home and feel happy.
